happy easter stila fans!  we are excited for easter weekend, easter dresses, easter egg hunts, easter food, and easter makeup!  are you?  read more for our easter makeup recommendations.

happy valentine's day stila fans!  enter to win our favorite pink long wear liquid lip colors - caprice and petal.  one for your softer beauty days, and the other for the bolder beauty days.  both are amazing and stay on!


to enter, comment and tell us why you think lipstick is a girl's best friend!  please include your email address.






*** contest ends at midnight tonight.  winner must live in the continental united states.  xoxo, stila

with valentine's day around the corner, we wanted to make sure you look the best for that special someone.  all you need is a little makeup.  here are some of our favorite trends...

a festive lip color.  make your lips look irresistible this valentine's day.  pick your favorite long wear liquid lip color for bold, kiss proof lips.  we love caprice.

blushing beauty. for radiance, try a new blush.  our limited edition, "love at first blush" palette is a must-have for every girl on valentine's.

sparkling eyes.  keep your valentine's eyes on you with a little sparkle.  line your eyes with dazzling smudge crayon and top with black diamond jewel eye shadow.


happy valentine's day stila fans!  xoxo

we asked our pro artists what stila products they thought made perfect holiday gifts.  read below if you need ideas for that special someone!

sulema. the dream in full color palette is a dream palette for any artist or an aficionado of makeup - every color in the spectrum, shimmers, mattes, and the perfect black liner to compliment it.  the best part - only 39 bucks!!!  love it!

christine. illuminating tinted moisturizer is the perfect product for holiday parties and a great way to brighten dull skin - perfect during the winter in canada when your skin gets pale. this product is great to use in various ways - mix with foundation, wear alone, or use as a highlighter.

francesca.  the best gift i could ever get from stila would be illuminating powder foundation to illuminate me, brighten & correct to conceal me, petunia convertible color to brighten me up, kitten eye shadow and yumberry crush for a pop of holiday cheer - all wrapped up in a pretty bow!!!

ginger.  i stock up on the holiday lip glaze set at christmastime and break them apart to give to friends, teachers, neighbors, family, everyone!  they make great stocking stuffers and the limited edition colors are so pretty.  the lip glaze is also rich in vitamin e, which is a major must in colorado!

dominick. my favorite holiday gift is stila sun - especially during the winter holiday season when i feel a little pale.  it gives the right amount of color without looking orange.  my favorite part is that it brightens my skin without looking like i took a dive into the 70's disco pool.  it's a perfect gift for anyone.

lidia. the sparkle eyeliners are unexpectedly beautiful from subtle sexy shimmer to dazzling jewel tones.  they are the perfect festive gift that will bring a twinkle to anyone's eyes!

stephanie. i LOVE lover on my lips and gladiola on my cheeks.  it's the perfect holiday look and i've started rocking it already.  the red is oh-so-hydrating for the blustery pittsburgh days.  and gladiola is a beautiful neutral to compliment this red lip look.

jason. everyone needs stila's stay all day liquid eyeliner.  it's a beauty enhancement.

charles.  kitten glitter eyeliner is the perfect gift to add glitz and glamour to any girl's look.  this adds the right amount of shimmer in a soft, romantic light.  beautiful!

david.  my favorite product to gift for the holidays is kitten all over shimmer duo.  when you are feeling lackluster, it provides the perfect pick me up.  i love using it to add a soft glow to the cheekbones and eyes.  plus when you pair it with illuminating tinted moisturizer it gives you that glowing goodness skin.

starr. everyone needs illuminating tinted moisturizer, sparkle liquid eyeliner, kitten silk shimmer gloss, and glamoureyes mascara - all wrapped up in a small lil' stock for holiday stila style!

tracy. custom color coral is what i recommend to everyone.  it is just enough shimmer to brighten up your holiday look and the color goes with everything.  i love the soft, youthful finish.


happy shopping!!!  xoxo, stila

happy halloween!!!!!!! we hope you all have exciting plans tonight.  check out the black swan halloween makeup one of our graphic designers did using her favorite stila products.  isn't it fantastic?!!!

xo, stila

stila's new nail polish sets are here just in time for the holiday season.  we love them and can't wait to wear them all winter long.  there's a color for every occasion.  shop now!!

xoxo, stila

• fiery long wear liquid lip color.  for a perfect patriotic pout.
• cherry crush.  for a flush of color on your cheeks.
• poppy eyeshadow.  for a dust of blue on your eyes.
• curacao sparkle waterproof liquid eyeliner.  for star sparkling eyeliner that stays all day.

we are counting down the days until memorial day weekend!  are you?  it’s always nice to have a three day weekend.  whether you are going on a vacation or staying around town, you probably have some exciting plans.  we do!  here are the makeup must-haves to complete your weekend.
 

sheer color tinted moisturizer spf 20.  protect your skin and look good at the same time while you are outside having fun.  We love that this product is water-resistant and therefore long-wearing.
 

kitten smudge pot.  for long days and no fuss, use this product for smudge proof kitten on your eyes.  make them look bigger and brighten in seconds.  add some mascara and you are good to go!
 

lip & cheek stain.  finish with your favorite lip and cheek stain. which one do you have a crush on?  right now we are obsessed with yumberry and coconut underneath our new lip glazes.

happy memorial day stila fans!  xoxo

we can’t help but love la sports teams, especially la galaxy. who can resist those talented soccer players and of course david beckham? last weekend we were privileged to work with several of the galaxy’s top fans at a special VIP mother’s day event.

this event was a fun pre-game experience for top galaxy fans – moms only though! during the festivities, the galaxy said happy mother’s day to these fans with food, manicures, facials, and stila makeovers! after everyone watched the big game! all and all the night was amazing.

enjoy these fun photos from the event!

go la galaxy!

reminder!!!!!!! mother’s day is this sunday. we are counting down the days, and we are here to help. this year, tell your mother how beautiful she is inside and out with some of our favorite makeup items! you can’t go wrong with these options...


garden bliss palette. this luminous bronzer is a perfect all over powder for summer. it adds a subtle glow to anyone’s complexion and is a great pick-me-up. even better, no one can resist the pretty packaging!

one step correct. every mom wants her skin to look better. one step correct makes good looking skin obtainable, for everyone. and it’s versatile. this product can be worn alone or as a primer underneath your foundation.

lip glaze. there’s no better way to say, “i love you,” than with lip gloss. stila’s new sorbet shades of lip glaze are perfect glosses for your mom. we love honeysuckle and bubblegum.

let your true colors show this st. patricks day-go green and invest in products that are eco-friendly.  we care about the environment at stila, and we make an effort to be green.

have you ever tried one of our refillable eye shadow palettes?  you can personalize these palettes with your favorite stila eye shadows.  how amazing!  and very eco-friendly.

in addition, our illuminating powder foundation is also refillable.  you never waste a compact.  instead, you refill it, limiting waste.  it's a greener option that also looks amazing on the skin!


happy st. patrick's day everyone!  have a fabulous holiday and celebrate in style.
xoxo, stila

happy early valentine's day stila fans!!!  we hope you have fun celebrating this flirty holiday.  whatever you choose to do, make your makeup a big part of this occasion.  here are some fun ideas to help you select a look for the special day...

the new year is the best time to create a new you.  even sarah lucero, stila's head makeup artist, said, "i just might get out of my own makeup rut in 2011."  while she looks great everyday, she admits to relying on the same products and thinks it might be fun to venture off the path a little and try something a little different.  although we encourage makeup minded resolutions, it is also fun to get a little creative and thoughtful when you set goals.  and inspiration from others could be perfect starting point.  so we thought you might enjoy reading some resolutions from our stila stars!

• learn to be more patient.
• spend more time with the people i love.
• take the time to enjoy life and my family.
• quit smoking.
• let those i love know how much i appreciate them everyday.
• share tried and true recipes every sunday via facebook.
• follow my dreams.
• walk on the beach every week.
• hit the gym.
• be more organized.
• buy more jewelry.
• learn something new everyday.

happy 2011 everyone!!  what are you resolutions???

the holiday season is no break for us at stila.  it's definitely our busy time with makeup being a major consumer good and holiday gift.  we spend a lot of time planning for the holidays, and some days we feel lucky to survive.  however, we definitely make sure to take time to enjoy the spirit of the season, play holiday music, give gifts, and just spend time together.  check out some fun photos of the stila team this christmas...

dear fans,

happy holidays to each and everyone of you!   thanks for loving stila as much as we do :)  as the shopping season comes to a close and the gift giving begins, we have a question for you...  what stila product are you excited to give or receive this year?

let us know.  we'd love to hear :)

xoxo,

stila

happy thanksgiving from stila!!! we asked everyone at stila what product they were most thankful for and why. read the responses below and learn more about our favorites.

"i am thankful for smudge stick…because it never runs, smears, smudges….ever! and lionfish is the best shade ever!" - kara peterson


"i am thankful for stay all day liner. it’s my favorite liner ever! it doesn’t smudge or move. it’s so easy to apply. i am obsessed. i can’t live without it." -sam cutler


"i am thankful for the stila lip glaze in starfruit! i have never been a gloss fan until i tried stila lip glazes. they are not sticky, they stay on and they taste great! starfruit is the perfect shade to give a boost to your natural lip color! since i have been using stila lip glaze, i have never had to reach for a moisturizing lip balm again! no more dry lips!" -traci bucknor


"i am thankful for stila’s illuminating powder foundation. it makes my skin look flawless and 21 again!!" -dominick briguglio


"i am thankful for our new custom color blush...not only is it the perfect shade, but its the perfect shade for everyone no matter there skin color. every time i apply it on a client they love effect...real natural custom flush of color. it beats having to try a million different blushes...you know right off the bat it will suit you as it is custom enhancement." -sulema fernandez-honn


"i am thankful for convertible color. this product saves me so much time when getting ready as it is super easy to apply since you only need your fingers. since i am in store all day and do not have time to retouch my make-up, i love that the convertible color stays on! i also love the perfect flush of color it gives my lips and i am always getting compliments on my cheek color as well. thank you convertible color." -christine rozalowsky


"i am grateful for glamoureyes mascara! i no longer need a primer to achieve a false eyelash look!!!!" -lidia debaise


"i am thankful for illuminating tinted moisturizer. it is a fabulous tinted moisturizer. it also highlights my clients cheekbones and around the eye area beautifully! i love it to clean up any fallout around the eye area after you have finished your eye makeup while providing an amazing glow! -starr gentry


"i am grateful for the silk shimmer luxe gloss in kitten! i just LOVE the way that if feels, smells and looks on my lips! -stephanie schuler


"i am thankful for long wear liquid lip color!" -jennifer lim


"i am thankful for major major lash mascara. even if i don’t have time to do my makeup in the morning, just adding a coat of major major gives me a boost and helps me feel confident and polished." -lindsey kracum


"i am so grateful for the convertible lip and cheek colors. they are multi purpose use, and i love the beautiful, natural cheek color it gives me. love this product." -viviana martin


"i am especially thankful for the brushes- they are the best brushes in our industry! i would not be able to do my make up in the morning or my job without them." -tracy sharpe


"i am thankful for stila convertible lip and cheek color. couldn't imagine doing makeup without it! -david birdwell




***apparently, you might want to stock up on convertible color for the holidays!!! lots of love for that product here at stila! what product are you thankful for?

one of our favorite looks from the color wheel lookbook is the violet look.  sarah lucero created this very modern look.  it's a great take on the popular cat eye trend.  instead of the typical liquid liner, strong upper lash line emphasis, this look is a heavy lower cat eye that was created with eye shadow.  "it's a great option for lifting and extending the eye shape.  and it's very sultry," sarah explains.  the best way to recreate the look is to use the small end of the #15 brush wet.  when you line your lower lashline, extend the line up and out.  and since this look is so bold, keep the lips nuetral.  try gerbera convertible color and topaz kajal eye liner for a great nuetral lip. 

if you are in need of some violet inspiration when using your palette, check out our inspiration here!  violet has never looked so good!

we know you have been waiting and wondering.  today we are officially announcing our warehouse sale for 2010!!!  save the date - stila's warehouse sale is on saturday, december 11th.  come early.  chances are there will be lines.  people have been known to show up at 4am!  for more info, please refer to this flyer!